Tempe
Clarke C Riedy - Charles Trumbull Hayden Memorial
140 E 5th St, Tempe
Charles Hayden, who was born in Connecticut in 1825 and died in Arizona in 1900 at the age of 74, became an important part of Arizona history, helping found the city of Tempe, as well as Arizona State University. Hayden came to Arizona in 1860, driven by the vision of opening the West to settlers. He worked as a freight hauler, merchant, mail contractor, judge and civic leader. He also built the Hayden Flour Mill on Mill Avenue, which is still standing today. Carl Hayden, another well known name in Valley history, representing The Grand Canyon state as a senator for seven terms, was Charles’ son.
It is appropriate that Tempe honor Hayden, as they have done with the Charles Trumbull Hayden Memorial, located just outside the Tempe Municipal Court. Beautifully created by local artist Clarke C Riedy, we see the visionary Hayden looking up and out, a man ready to accomplish great things for himself and his community.
This bronze statue of Charles is eight-feet tall with a base of four reliefs depicting the founding of Hayden Flour Mill, Hayden’s Ferry (which crossed the Salt River), Tempe Normal School (now Arizona State University) and Hayden’s time as a judge.
You will find descriptions of more art pieces by Riedy at the following Greater Phoenix Public Art links:
Last verified 02/2021.
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